High-flyer Kevan Kirby has been soaring above the area to take these stunning shots from the air.

The 62-year-old, from Hinckley, takes to the skies in an Air Creation Tanarg microlight.

He purchased it eight years ago and took his pilot’s licence over the French Alps.

He said: “I go back to the Alps every year on a mountain adventure course, which I have only just come back from. You fly over the Pyrenees and down to Spain and fly at any altitude between 10,00ft and 11,000ft.

“I also have several other aircraft that are all in the microlight weight class that have a top speed of 180mph. The Tanarg cruises at about 75 to 80 mph and has a range of 600 miles.

“On days like the one I took these photos on, the plane almost flew itself as there was not any wind or turbulence so I took the photos, but other days I might take somebody else up with me to either fly or press the button.”